"It was mainly the first one that got to me I was kind of nervous as a freshman coming in then this one this year there’s a lot of pressure but I’m kind of used to being there now,” said Lewis. “Guys are better wrestlers as a senior than they are as a freshman but it almost seems like those titles get harder and harder and harder as that pressure builds and builds and builds,” said Centerville Wrestling Coach, Jared Bevins. While he may have lacked a ton of flair on his way to the fourth, a win is a win, and joining the four-time champions club makes him shine a little brighter than the rest. In turn, it all hit him as the fans rose to their feet.. "It already hit me. '", Tonight Matthew Lewis became just the 29th wrestler all-time to win 4 State Titles. Earlier this year, Local 5 introduced you to Centerville’s Matthew Lewis. Dodge's Ayala brothers on their own paths chasing state wrestling championships, 'They own it.' “I mean it’s a little bit different not knowing what’s going on, it just throws little kinks in the plan but it’s the same goal in the end,” said Lewis. Matthew Lewis is trying to claim his fourth state wrestling title this year. “I’ve got three, only thing left is that one,” he said. It took a battle for him in the semifinals to get through to the championship match. Lewis won his title bout at 145 by 3-2 Decision thanks to an Escape and Takedown in the second period. Here's a look at the reversal that put him ahead, and what his first meal will be! Centerville becomes the 4th school to have multiple 4-timers in Iowa. Also returning for the Dodgers is state runner up Dreyzon Phillips, who is ranked third at 145 pounds. RELATED: State wrestling championship Saturday: 10 Central Iowans crowned, RELATED: Collins-Maxwell basketball player breaking records, leading team in historic season. I mean, there's so many people that would love to be in my shoes right now and I mean, it's just it's awesome," Lewis added. CENTERVILLE, Iowa — In a year with so much uncertainty, Centerville’s Matthew Lewis is just glad to get this senior season. If he can do it, he'd become the 29th wrestler in Iowa history to accomplish the feat Lewis did it his way, and he has four gold medals to show for it. Centerville’s Matthew Lewis has a chance to join that group – that currently numbers just 27 -- a year from now if he can first secure title No. Centerville's Matthew Lewis picked up wins in the 2A 145-pound quarterfinals over West Delaware's Logan Peyton 6-0 and Decorah's Jackson Rolfs in the semifinals 3-2. Another big name lightweight prospect is Centerville’s Matthew Lewis, who is the lone wrestler in his class that can join Iowa’s elite four-time state champion club. He came in as a 145-pounder to beat in Class 2A. CENTERVILLE, Iowa — In a year with so much uncertainty, Centerville’s Matthew Lewis is just glad to get this senior season. If he can do it, he'd become the 29th wrestler in Iowa history to accomplish the feat To alleviate that pressure, his coach reminds him to go out and do his thing. He will face Osage's Nick Fox in the championship match. Matthew Lewis is trying to claim his fourth state wrestling title this year. RECAP: Full coverage of the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft in Cleveland, Reaction: The Los Angeles Rams recap day three of the NFL Draft, Florida middle school killer dies in prison at 31, Ft. As big a deal as being a four-time state champion is in the state of Iowa, little noise has been generated about Lewis being able to join the prestigious group next year. Feb 16, 2021 Centerville senior Matthew Lewis is looking to put the stamp on his high school career this weekend at the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament with a feat only 28 others have accomplished. Centerville’s Matthew Lewis, Class 2A’s top-ranked individual will compete at 132. Matthew Lewis joined the 4-timers club at the 2021 State Wrestling Championships last weekend, becoming the 29th wrestler in Iowa history to do so. Centerville's Matthew Lewis celebrates his fourth-career high school state wrestling title, becoming the 29th wrestler in Iowa history to accomplish the rare feat. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. “There’s a lot of pressure but It keeps me driving forward it’d be amazing to achieve it,” said Lewis. Adam Ahrendsen of Union and Jack Gaukel of Sergeant Bluff-Luton are the class’s top middleweight prospects at the moment. CENTERVILLE, Iowa — In a year with so much uncertainty, Centerville’s Matthew Lewis is just glad to get this senior season. And it's certainly one that carries a lot of pride with it. Matthew Lewis is trying to claim his fourth state wrestling title this year. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Matthew Lewis is trying to claim his fourth state wrestling title this year. If he can do it, he'd become the 29th wrestler in Iowa history to accomplish the feat, Houston forecast: Warm-up after days of rain, Person of interest sought after deadly shooting in downtown Houston. Matthew Lewis joined the 4-timers club at the 2021 State Wrestling Championships last weekend, becoming the 29th wrestler in Iowa history to do so. Only 28 wrestlers have can claim to be 4-time state champs in Iowa. 126: 3A Cullan Schriever (Mason City), 2A Matthew Lewis (Centerville), 1A Aidan Noonan (Cascade) 132: 3A Hunter Garvin (Iowa City West), 2A Kayden Kauzlarich (Centerville), 1A Robert Avila Jr (Lisbon) As that last second went on the clock and I heard that whistle it was, 'Oh man, my world just lit up. CENTERVILLE, Iowa — In a year with so much uncertainty, Centerville’s Matthew Lewis is just glad to get this senior season. “It’s be Matthew Lewis. Lewis joins T.J. Siebel as Centerville's only four-time state wrestling champions, but it's not fair to compare the two. “It’d be a dream come true ever since I was little that’s my goal get four, it’d just, I don’t know, it’d feel amazing.”, RELATED: Ft. CENTERVILLE, Iowa — In a year with so much uncertainty, Centerville’s Matthew Lewis is just glad to get this senior season. If he can do it, he'd become the 29th wrestler in Iowa history to accomplish the feat I was so happy. Iowa girls wrestlers get their time to shine'. Lewis claimed his fourth state title, making him the 29th wrestler to do so. Matthew Lewis is trying to claim his fourth state wrestling title this year. That’s been on Lewis’ mind since last year after winning his third crown, at 126 pounds in class 2A. DES MOINES, Iowa — Over the weekend, one wrestler joined an elite group, one that less than 30 members belong to. Earlier this year, Local 5 introduced you to Centerville’s Matthew Lewis. “Its like my biggest dream just my goal since being a little kid and I've been training for it for years now and I mean, finally came true is just like a huge weight off my shoulders,” Lewis said. Houston Forecast: Showers to sunshine, & a warm up! We try to take the spotlight off of him in practice as much as we can,” said Bevins. For the quiet 145-pounder out of Centerville, he’ll let his wrestling do the talking, hoping to be in the spotlight with his hand is raised for the fourth time on finals night. If he can do it, he'd become the 29th wrestler in Iowa history to accomplish the feat But that one might be the toughest of them all. Matthew Lewis is trying to claim his fourth state wrestling title this year. @weareiowa5news pic.twitter.com/o3IyYGG1B9. The Big Reds senior became just the 29 th prep wrestler all-time in the state of Iowa Saturday to four-peat as a state champion. 3 this weekend. Iowa girls wrestlers get their time to shine'. It’s not, be TJ Sebolt or go be Happel or go be any of these guys it’s beyourself, be matthew lewis because when things get tough yourself is whats going to come out that’s what we encourage. There, he would go down early, but again battled back with a takedown in the second period, and then held on to win in the third. Dargan Southard Dargan Southard, Des Moines Register Southeast Polk wrestler Nate Jesuroga made the … Dodge's Ayala brothers on their own paths chasing state wrestling championships, RELATED: 'They own it.' “It's awesome. Our TOM-FM Athlete of the Week is Centerville wrester Matthew Lewis! The feat – being a four-time state champion, that is – is something that’s been on his mind since the very beginning. If he can do it, he'd become the 29th wrestler in Iowa history to accomplish the feat MOUNT PLEASANT — Centerville's Matthew Lewis won a district title Saturday, qualifying for a chance to win his fourth career state title. Fox was the state runner-up at 120 a year ago. Centerville’s Matthew Lewis is the 29th four-time state champion in Iowa history. “I mean it’s a little bit different not knowing what’s going on, it just throws little kinks in the plan but it’s the same goal in the end,” said Lewis. Heavy downpours bring much-needed rain to Central Texas, Forecast: 90s for Monday afternoon; storm chances returning to the forecast, HIGHLIGHTS: Diego Fagundez scores 2nd goal of season, lifts Austin FC 1-0 over Minnesota United FC, H-E-B, Austin FC donating to Central Texas Food Bank with every goal scored in 2021 MLS season, 2 Carnival cruise ships return to Galveston for first time in a year, State wrestling championship Saturday: 10 Central Iowans crowned, Collins-Maxwell basketball player breaking records, leading team in historic season. Lewis joins @TeamSebolt! He came in as a 145-pounder to beat in Class 2A. In Centerville, there is even more pressure in that chase for a 4th title, because with it comes a comparison—to one of the greatest Iowa High School wrestlers ever, TJ Sebolt, who was Centerville’s first and only 4-timer.